Categories: Appetizer

Ingredients

• 16 pieces String Cheese, Removed From Wrappers
• 1/2 cups All-purpose Flour
• 2 whole Eggs
• 3 Tablespoons Milk
• 1 Tablespoon Dried Parsley Flakes
• Canola Oil, For Frying
• Marinara Sauce, For Dipping
• 2 cups Panko Bread

Directions

1. Slice string cheese pieces in half, for a total of 32 pieces.

2. Place flour in a small bowl.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and milk.

4. In another separate bowl, combine panko bread crumbs with parsley flakes.

5. TO ASSEMBLE: One by one, roll mozzarella sticks in flour, then dunk in egg/milk mixture, then place in panko crumbs. Use your hand to sweep crumbs all over the mozzarella stick. Gently remove and place on a tray or cookie sheet. Repeat until all mozzarella sticks are coated.

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   Place tray in freezer for 20 to 30 minutes to flash freeze.*

7. TO COOK: Heat 1 1/2 inches canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, add mozzarella sticks 8 at a time. Watch closely and turn over to evenly brown, cooking less than 2 minutes. Do not allow cheese to bubble and leak.

8. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.

9. Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce.

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